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Cosworth KA - 2018.......remembered my log in !
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Time for a new project folks. After having to do a lot of welding when we built B9KOS back up i decided i wanted to build something a bit newer. First choice was obviously a Focus but with so many conversions already complete and a fair few on the go i decided it would be good to do something different. Mk6 Fiesta, Focus estate and even a Cougar were considered before i decided on a Ka :DD: :DD: The project has three main components: 1. One Ford Ka shell :? Attachment 107545 2. One Cosworth YB :eek: Attachment 107546 3. Someone to do the fabrication work :cool: :cool: Attachment 107547 The problem off getting a suitable base vehicle was solved when i contacted MAD-EVO4 about his ex-track Ka that he had started to break for spares to start a new project himself. http://www.adrenaline-race.com/forum...asc&highlight= The plan is based on a completion date of July 2008 hopefully to allow it to 'debut' at either Ford Fair or National Day. To start with we need to strip all the present running gear and remaining interior out and then transport the bare shell to Adrenaline Race and Performance to let Danny do the required fab work to enable it to be rwd and YB powered. Spec Engine: Standard YB with T34 0.63, L8 with coilpacks, Swedish style plenum and a set of 55lb Siemens injectors. Gearbox: T5 then hopefully a sequential Mullet rwd Front Suspension: Adjustable TCAs, Compression struts etc Rear Suspension: WRC cradle/lateral links set up to enable the rear track to be made to fit the 'Ford Racing' arches. Brakes: Floor mounted pedal box, APs and vertical hydraulic handbrake. |
:eek: :eek: :eek: Fuckin awesome project matey, Btw ya still got the imola's off the saff? :top: :top:
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looking forward to this, i think you fit some 16" monte wheels to it when done will look awsome :top:
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cool project mate :top: :top: :top:
what ever happened to that yellow cossie ka severn valley motorsport built??????? i always wanted that car :oops: |
Good luck with it all mate :top: :top: :top: :top:
Cool project :cool: |
looking forward to seeing this one :top:
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Why a .63? why not a .48? the cars gonna be light enough as it is, surely you dont want that much power :cry: |
Sweet. This should be a good project to keep an eye on :cool:
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Mega short wheelbase mate....... might be a little interesting!
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:top: :top: good project mate, looking forward to seeing the progression :top:
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Mega short wheelbase mate....... might be a little interesting!
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:eek: Mental :top:
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Nice one mate ;)
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This is going to be mad, good luck fella :top:
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Cool Project, is this gonna have tiger strips, blue wheels, great big gay spolier on the back? lol
there are a few YB'd Ka's using an Evo gearbox which is cool, so this should be intresting :top: |
Originally Posted by Sidewayz
Cool Project, is this gonna have tiger strips, blue wheels, great big gay spolier on the back? lol
there are a few YB'd Ka's using an Evo gearbox which is cool, so this should be intresting :top: Proper cars but I bet the build costs are MASSIVE. Awesome project though :top: |
Forgot about this, i remember Diva telling me about it aaaages ago!! ;)
Gonna be mega! :D :top: |
Please dont tiger stripe this one or put silly spoilers on :cry: :blabla:
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Tiger stripes are 'OK'.... Rear spoiler aint - FACT
Please dont do it Rich :( :cry: |
Nice!!
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Mega short wheelbase mate....... might be a little interesting!
I was referring more to the fact that it would be RWD with a short wheelbase, and how it would handle. |
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Mega short wheelbase mate....... might be a little interesting!
I was referring more to the fact that it would be RWD with a short wheelbase, and how it would handle. Yeah sorry, What I mean was.. I said to Danny myself "I take it, its going 4x4 due to the wheel base?" He then said , no its not due to the mounting etc.. so its going RWD, But Danny seems to be sure it'll handle all ok with the work being done :) |
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:top: Ps i bet this KA is finished before my saph :cry: |
gonna be a mint project :top: :top:
sweet lump too :top: |
silly spoilers?
http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos8/f...llerwhale2.jpg :cry: :cry: oh, dont forget the whole car http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos8/f...llerwhale6.jpg |
a whole new meaning to whale tail lol :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Originally Posted by Sidewayz
Cool Project, is this gonna have tiger strips, blue wheels, great big gay spolier on the back? lol
there are a few YB'd Ka's using an Evo gearbox which is cool, so this should be intresting :top: Nice one Richie, glad you got on and went with it, I've been dying to say for about 6 bloody months! :oops: :cry: :cry: Gonna be a proper little weapon, hurry up and get it done ahead of schedule so B9 can get the treatment it deserves! ;) :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: |
Thanks for all the comments guys :top: :top: :top:
The intention is for it to be a proper sleeper :DD: :DD: which is the main reason for going rwd. The DJM versions use the Evo gearbox and transfer box with the engine mounted transverse like an Evo. I want the engine in the classic in line configuration, which would mean a bonnet bulge to rival B9KOS' rear spoiler if the engine was mounted to allow the front driveshafts to line up. There will be no tiger stripes or comedy spoilers and certainly no colourful wheels :eek: The only give away externally will be the 'Ford Racing' arches (staying black), privacy glass (to hide the roll cage) and the fact that its will mainly be going sideways :cry: :cry: The handling is something that has been thought about alot with the wheel base being approx 6 inches shorter than a Escort/Focos conversion. The reduction in track should help to make it more balanced ;) The yellow SVM was powered by a transverse Zetec turbo, a Puma front end and ran on 19 centrelocks :eek: :eek: |
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
:eek: :DD:
Why a .63? why not a .48? the cars gonna be light enough as it is, surely you dont want that much power :cry: :D |
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
:eek: :DD:
Why a .63? why not a .48? the cars gonna be light enough as it is, surely you dont want that much power :cry: :D |
But why a .63?
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
But why a .63?
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Fair enough :cry:
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Originally Posted by Dan
Gonna be a proper little weapon, hurry up and get it done ahead of schedule so B9 can get the treatment it deserves! ;) :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Mega short wheelbase mate....... might be a little interesting!
I was referring more to the fact that it would be RWD with a short wheelbase, and how it would handle. Yeah sorry, What I mean was.. I said to Danny myself "I take it, its going 4x4 due to the wheel base?" He then said , no its not due to the mounting etc.. so its going RWD, But Danny seems to be sure it'll handle all ok with the work being done :) Mk 2 Escort wheelbase = 2408mm Talbot Sunbeam wheelbase = 2413mm short yes but no shorter than some other rear drive cars that have also seen similar power |
I want 1st passenger ride ;)
Look forward to seeing you on wednesday rich :top: Do you want me to post more pics ? |
mad project :clap:
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mental! good luck with it all mate :clap: :top:
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